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During China visit, Yellen calls for level playing field for US workers
China has pushed back against the overcapacity concerns expressed by both the US and Europe
 "During China visit, Yellen calls for level playing field for US workers")
McDonald's buys its Israeli outlets from franchisee who sparked boycotts
The Chicago-based burger giant said on Friday it will buy Alonyal Limited, which owns and operates 225 restaurants in Israel
 "McDonald's buys its Israeli outlets from franchisee who sparked boycotts")
German investigators seize fake US bills with a face value of over $103 mn
The bills, known as prop copy or movie money," could be recognised as fakes when scrutinised closely, but Germany's central bank and US authorities believe they could be mistaken for real money
 "German investigators seize fake US bills with a face value of over $103 mn")
Nonfarm payrolls in US increased by 303,000 last month, shows data
Data for February was revised slightly lower to show 270,000 jobs added instead of 275,000 as previously reported
 "Nonfarm payrolls in US increased by 303,000 last month, shows data")
Ukraine fires over 50 drones against Russia in one of biggest air attacks
Russian media reported that there is a military airfield near the town of Morozovsk, but it was unclear whether the airfield was the target of the attack
 "Ukraine fires over 50 drones against Russia in one of biggest air attacks")
Iran vows retaliation for apparent strike that killed top IRGC generals
Israel faces increasing isolation as international criticism mounts over its killing of six foreign aid workers this week who were trying to deliver desperately needed food in Gaza
 "Iran vows retaliation for apparent strike that killed top IRGC generals")
Australia should prepare for 'megadroughts' lasting 20 years, shows study
The study showed that megadroughts of 20 years or more were a natural feature of the Australian hydroclimate
 "Australia should prepare for 'megadroughts' lasting 20 years, shows study")
Johnson & Johnson to buy equipment maker Shockwave Medical for $12.5 bn
Under the deal, J&J would pay $335 per share in cash for the medical device maker. The offer price implies a 4.7% premium to Shockwave's last close of $319.99 on Thursday
 "Johnson & Johnson to buy equipment maker Shockwave Medical for $12.5 bn")
Explained: Canada hikes permanent residency fees by 12 per cent
Canada granted a record 437,000 foreigners permanent residency in 2022. It seeks to bring in 1.45 million new permanent residents by 2025-end
 "Explained: Canada hikes permanent residency fees by 12 per cent")
Bandages contain cancer-causing toxic 'forever chemicals', study reveals
A study reveals that bandages contain cancer-causing toxic 'forever chemicals'. The study was performed on 40 different bandages and 18 brands
 "Bandages contain cancer-causing toxic 'forever chemicals', study reveals")
Indonesian cabinet ministers deny claims they misused government aid
Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto won the election with 58.6 per cent of the votes, or more than 96 million ballots, more than twice the amount received by each of the two runner-ups in the three-way
 "Indonesian cabinet ministers deny claims they misused government aid")
Emmanuel Macron says 'no doubt' Russia will try to target Paris Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron believes Russia could try to sabotage the Paris Olympics, including in terms of manipulation of information, which is a part of "Russia's arsenal of warfare" today
 "Emmanuel Macron says 'no doubt' Russia will try to target Paris Olympics")
Trafigura CFO Salmon to retire in June, Stephan Jansma to take charge
Executive director Jose Maria Larocca also notified the board of his intention to retire at the end of September, Trafigura said
 "Trafigura CFO Salmon to retire in June, Stephan Jansma to take charge")
No evidence of Bushra Bibi being poisoned, says personal physician
The physician said that Bushra Bibi's health deteriorated after taking a meal two months ago. However, she started consuming less food due to health issues, he added
 "No evidence of Bushra Bibi being poisoned, says personal physician")
Subramanian's remark on 8% growth projection for India not ours, says IMF
Subramanian, at a event in New Delhi on March 28, had said Indian economy could grow at 8 per cent till 2047, if the country redoubles the good policies
 "Subramanian's remark on 8% growth projection for India not ours, says IMF")
As fix for global warming, US scientists try 'sun blocking' to cool Earth
The scientists tested a technique that involves reflecting sunlight back into space in order to cool the Earth
 "As fix for global warming, US scientists try 'sun blocking' to cool Earth")
Petrol bomb attacks on Malaysian Mart can rock PM Anwar's fragile coalition
Three KK Super Mart stores were hit with molotov cocktail explosives after calls for boycotting the chain over the sale of socks bearing the word Allah turned violent in recent days
 "Petrol bomb attacks on Malaysian Mart can rock PM Anwar's fragile coalition")
China too big to export its way to rapid growth, says Janet Yellen
The International Monetary Fund currently forecasts China's 2024 real GDP growth at 4.6%, falling to 4.1% in 2025
 "China too big to export its way to rapid growth, says Janet Yellen")
Russia renews attacks on Ukraine with new tactics, improved intelligence
The bombardment blacked out large parts of Ukraine a level of darkness not seen since the first days of the full-scale invasion
 "Russia renews attacks on Ukraine with new tactics, improved intelligence")
Defeat predicted for Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party in UK polls: Survey
Public survey conducted by YouGov shows that the Opposition Labour Party is heading towards a landslide victory
 "Defeat predicted for Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party in UK polls: Survey")